Figurative Fashion Embroidery with Needle Felting

Description

In this course, you will learn:

• Learn how to use Instagram for inspiration, including how to approach models and other etiquette considerations.
• Learn how to choose a decent reference photo and what to avoid when looking for photos.
• Learn how to use your computer or tablet to turn your image into a line drawing design, as well as the finest approaches for adding dimension and texture.
• With Courtney's guidance, put it all together as she discusses the split stitch, stem stitch, and french knots.
• Learn how to convert your work from a working hoop to a bamboo frame hoop and how to felt the backside.
• Finally, Courtney shows you how to use Instagram to acquire followers and build engagement by photographing, editing, and sharing your work.

Syllabus:

1.  Introduction

   • About Me

   • Influences

   • What Will We Do on the Course?
      

2.  Preparation

   • Sourcing Images

   • Photoshop/Design Program/Colour Choices

   • Materials
      

3.  Embroidery

   • How to Prep Your Piece for Embroidery

   • Transferring Your Design

   • Basic Stitches 1

   • Basic Stitches 2

   • Needle Felting

   • Embroidery 1

   • Embroidery 2
      

4.  Finishing and Framing Your Piece

   • Framing Your Piece

   • The Basics of Photographing Your Piece
      

5. Final Project

   • Figurative Fashion Embroidery with Needle Felting